Gotze, Karl

1836-1887

Composer; born at Weimar; studied under Topfer and Gebhardi, and afterwards Liszt. In 1855 he was chorusmaster of the Weimar opera, and next leader of the theatre orchestra at Magdeburg, and successively held similar positions at Berlin, Breslau and Chemnitz. In addition to his well-known ability as a conductor, his compositions are considered meritorious. His operas were Eine Abschiedsrolle, Die Korsen; Gustav Wasa; and Judith. Besides these he composed a symphonic poem, Eine Sommernacht and various pieces for orchestra, voice and piano, respectively.